Spinach Manicotti

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~Sandy~

1 pound fresh spinach, stems trimmed and well washed or a 10-ounce package frozen spinach, thawed

Kosher salt, plus ½ teaspoon

12 manicotti shells

3 cups marinara sauce, recipe follows

1 ½ cups ricotta cheese (about 1 pound)

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounces)

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese or a mixture of half Pecorino and Parmesan

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Pinch freshly grated nutmeg

Freshly ground pepper

2 teaspoons unsalted butter, diced

MARINARA SAUCE

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

¼ medium onion, diced (about 3 tablespoons)

3 cloves garlic, chopped

3 ½ cups whole, peeled, canned tomatoes in puree, (one 28-ounce can), roughly chopped

Sprig of fresh thyme

Sprig of fresh basil

2 teaspoons kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Note: Ingredients may have been altered from the original.

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